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Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers infiltrate 9th U.S. telco; better defenses urged

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Chinese hackers called Salt Typhoon have infiltrated a ninth telecommunications firm, U.S. cybersecurity officials say.

The FBI is investigating the Salt Typhoon attacks, which are spurring new defensive measures.

The hackers can geolocate millions of people in the United States , listen to their phone conversations and record them.

Among recent victims are President-elect Donald Trump , Vice-President-elect JD Vance and several Biden administration officials.